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hepatitis c antibody
Synonyms: HCAB Hep C Antibody 
Computer Code: HCAB
Specimen Collection: 2 mL blood (red or gold top tube). 
Minimum Volume: 2 mL 
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate. Serum must be removed from red top tube. 
Reference Values: Negative. Samples with low s/co ratio (<3.8) should be reflexed to supplemental Hep C RIBA testing or Hep C viral load.  
Lab Code: SI 
Requisition: HEP/ VIRUS
Test Frequency: 3/week 
Routine TAT: 2-3 days 
Stat TAT: NA 
CPT Code(s): 86803 
LCD or NCD: (LCD)  
Methodology Used: 17
See Addendum XVII

Albany Medical Center
43 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY, 12208
Date: 05/21/2013
Time: 10:19:59 (24hr)